Midco Foundation
A force
for good.
Connection keeps us together, and at Midco, we’re proud to bring more than internet connections to the communities we serve. We want to have a positive – and lasting – impact on the people that call the Midwest home.
We started the Midco Foundation in 1987, and since then, we’ve donated more than $6 million to incredible causes in towns and cities across our five-state footprint. We’re honored to be a resource for those looking to make a difference and improve the lives of those around them.
Midco Foundation Grants
Twice a year, the Midco Foundation awards grants to charitable organizations that help their communities thrive. Through our grant program, you can apply for up to $5,000 to help carry out your mission. From food banks to youth programs, we’ve helped a diverse group of recipients fill a need in their area.
Are you eligible?
To qualify for a grant from the Midco Foundation, your organization and your request must meet certain requirements.
Please read these stipulations carefully before submitting your application.
To be considered eligible for a grant, your organization must be:
- A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a 509(a)(1) or (2) designation
- An accredited school or university to which contributions are deemed tax deductible by the IRS
- A public agency located in the United States
Eligibility of an organization may change at any time and is at the discretion of the Midco Foundation. Priority is given to organizations located in the Midco service area.
Grants from the Midco Foundation CANNOT be applied to any of the following:
- Capital campaigns
- Event sponsorships
- Free or discounted Midco services
- Fundraising events
- General operation expenses (heat, electricity, travel, staff, salaries, workshops)
- Individuals
- Political organizations, political campaigns or lobbying efforts
- Private foundations
- Programs that exclusively serve religious purposes
- Organizations whose activities directly benefit a Midco team member, a family member or represent a conflict of interest for Midco or the team member
- Organizations whose main function is donating to other charities
Get ready for grant season.
We are not accepting grant applications at this time. Mark your calendars and prepare your grant proposal for when applications reopen January 5-March 13, 2026.
Have questions? Contact Midco.Foundation@Midco.com or Rhonda Erickson at 605.940.7893.
Recent Grant Recipients
More than $100,000 in grant funding is awarded each grant cycle to communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Midco awarded 89 grants to 44 communities in the fall of 2025.
Bemidji Community Foodshelf
Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
Eudora Library
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls
Midco Foundation Board
The Midco Foundation Board reviews and approves funding requests to charitable entities twice a year and encourages nonprofit organizations to apply for future grants for special projects, facilities improvements, equipment and programs.
Meet Our Members
Left to right: Wendie Dobias-Osborn, Levi Zilverberg, Rhonda Erickson, Dean Dienstmann, Casey Morris, Paige Pearson Meyer, Lucas Urrego Monsalve, Ann McGlennen, Jacki Brown, Kevin Perry (not pictured)
Midco in the Community
From volunteering our time to sponsoring local events, we love to be out and about in all the communities we call home. See why we love being an active member in our cities and towns.
